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Why Does Tech Evoke Such Passion Among Fanboys?

Relgion. Politics. Okay, I get why those matters get people riled up. Sports? It's all in good fun. But whatever reasons, tech, especially mobile and computing, seems to get generate such a passion among fans that it's borderlines on insanity.

Why is that? I'm a mobile warrior first. And while I like new technology, I like to see all platforms do well. Okay, I am quite partial to Android and iOS but that doesn't mean that I'm going to go around disparaging other platforms. And when the need arises, I will call out Apple or Google.

However, there are those who believe their supported tech company can do no wrong. I understand why bloggers do it. They need eyeballs. Okay, I do too but I generally like to look at the positive side of things. And when there is an issue, like something Apple or Google did that I don't like, I'll bring it up.